And here’s the key point: it’s one thing to observe an effect in a laboratory, and quite another for a person to take it at home, with an uncertain dose, a homemade preparation, and without medical supervision.
Why a “before and after” photo can be deceiving
Images on social media are often powerful because they appeal to emotion. You see a lesion and then “clear” skin, and you think the remedy worked. But often essential information is missing: the actual diagnosis, the time elapsed, other treatments used, or even if the photo was edited.
The truth is that an image doesn’t replace a clinical evaluation. A spot that changes shape, bleeds, hurts, or grows could be anything from benign to skin cancer. Only a doctor can differentiate between them with a proper examination and, if necessary, a biopsy.
Social media doesn’t show the cost of waiting. And that cost can be wasted valuable time.
